At Energetic Panacea, I apply my treatment with a few well-chosen complementary therapies. In serious cases (i.e. life-threatening injuries or diseases) I will recommend a conventional therapy (by a veterinarian) when it is in the pet's best interest. This approach maximises the benefits to the pet while minimising side effects from the conventional therapy. ACUPRESSURE Based on the principles of acupuncture, this ancient Chinese technique involves the use of finger pressure on specific points along the body to treat ailments such as tension, stress, aches, pains, cramps or arthritis. ACUPUNCTURE Fine needles are inserted at specific points to stimulate, disperse and regulate the flow of chi, or vital energy, and restore a healthy energy balance. AROMATHERAPY Uses essential oils from flowers, trees, roots, herbs, berries and fruits, to treat emotional disorders such as stress and anxiety as well as a wide range of other ailments and to promote physical, mental and emotional wellness. Oils are either massaged into the skin in diluted form, inhaled, placed in baths, or applied on and around the body. Aromatherapy is often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology, chiropractic and other holistic healing. CRANIO-SACRAL THERAPY A manual procedure for remedying distortions in the structure and function of the cranio-sacral mechanism - the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum, and interconnected membranes. It is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, TMJ, and a range of other conditions. COMPLIMENTARY MEDICINE When using unconventional treatments in addition to conventional treatments. FLOWER ESSENCES Are intended to alleviate negative emotional states that may contribute to illness or hinder personal growth. Drops of a solution infused with the captured essence of a flower are placed under the tongue or in a beverage. The appropriate essences are chosen, focusing on the clients’ emotional state rather than on a particular physical condition. GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE A natural amino sugar found in joint spaces. As a dietary supplement, it is said to stimulate the repair of arthritic joints by building up the protective cartilage that arthritis destroys. HOLISTIC Dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part. KINESIOLOGY (APPLIED) The study of muscles and their movement. A diagnostic technique and therapy developed in the 1960s by a chiropractor (George Goodheart). Applied kinesiology posits that organ or gland dysfunctions show up as weaknesses in certain muscles, and is a system that uses muscle-testing procedures in conjunction with standard methods of diagnosis, to gain information about a patient’s overall state of health. Practitioners analyse muscle function, posture, gait and other structural factors in addition to inquiring about lifestyle factors that may be contributing to a health-related problem. Using gentle pressure, applied kinesiologists test muscle strength to identify health problems and nutritional deficiencies. After diagnosis, treatment may involve exercises to strengthen a muscle, hands-on manipulation of the muscles and bones, and vitamin or mineral supplements. SHIATSU A form of acupressure that has been used in Japan for over 1,000 years to treat pain and illness and for general health maintenance. Practitioners apply finger pressure at specific points on the body in order to stimulate chi, or vital energy. Used to treat stress, circulatory problems, depression, asthma, headaches, diarrhea, and bronchitis. What is HOLISTIC PET CARE? Holistic doesn't necessarily mean "alternative." A truly holistic approach looks at trying to heal the entire pet, and not just cover up symptoms. A truly holistic approach chooses what's best for the pet, trying to give the pet relief while minimising side effects. Ideally, a holistic approach focuses on preventing disease, which lowers the cost of veterinary care for the pet owner and increases the pet's overall health. Conventional medical therapy can be a part of the holistic approach to the treatment of diseases if the goal is to help the pet become healthier and not just to cover up symptoms while ignoring the pet's well being. What are the differences between ALTERNATIVE Therapy, COMPLIMENTARY Therapy and INTEGRATIVE Therapy? Alternative Therapy means any therapy that is an alternative to conventional medical treatment (i.e. chemical medications, surgery, etc.). This would include treatments such as homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine and nutritional medicine to name a few common ones. Complementary Therapies include the same therapies mentioned under the heading alternative therapies. The term complementary therapy is used interchangeably with alternative therapy, but this practice is not really correct. "Alternative" implies "something other than." The term "complementary therapy" implies the chosen treatment is "complementing" the standard treatment, and not necessarily replacing it. Integrative Therapy is synonymous with "complementary" therapy. Since most holistic doctors are open to both forms of treatment, the preferred term "complementary or integrative therapy" means that our treatment, such as acupuncture or homeopathy, is used in conjunction with and complements the traditional medical therapy that may be prescribed. "Natural care" refers to using treatments other than traditional drug therapies. [ Back To Top ]